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Curb Weight | 3446 lbs. | ||
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EPA Passenger | 102.0 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.3 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.4 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.4 inches | ||
Overall Length | 191.6 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 56.9 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 15.9 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 36.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 110.4 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 72.2 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Fog Lights | Available | ||
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Privacy Glass | Available | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
City | 20 mpg | ||
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Highway | 28 mpg | ||
Combined | 23 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic | ||
6 speed | Available | ||
Recommended Fuel | Premium |
Horsepower | 280 @ 6200 RPM | ||
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Torque | 258 @ 2500 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | ||
Top Speed | 130 mph |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 12 years / Unlimited miles |
Looking for a roomy, midsize sedan that offers an assortment of powertrains and a healthy amount of standard content like dual-zone climate control, automatic headlights and keyless entry, all for a starting price in the low $20K range? Try the 2012 Volkswagen Passat on for size.
Although starting in the $20K price sweet spot, adding options (like an automatic transmission or a USB port) will quickly up the total for the 2012 Volkswagen Passat sedan. And if you’re looking for a family 4-door that stands out visually on the road, the sharp-looking Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima will draw more attention.
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| Price | $6,250 | $7,900 | $6,300 | $5,950 | |
| KBB.com Rating | 4.1 | 4.3 | 3.1 | 3.8 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG | City 28/Hwy 38/Comb 32 MPG | City 30/Hwy 35/Comb 32 MPG | City 25/Hwy 36/Comb 29 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Safety Rating | 5.0 | 5.0 | N/A | 5.0 | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 5 years or 60000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 280 @ 6200 RPM | 145 @ 6500 RPM | 106 @ 6000 RPM | 160 @ 6400 RPM | |
| Engine | V6, 3.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Tigershark, 2.0L | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |